Synonyms for

Anthropologist

Verb / ˌænθrʌˈpɑ:lʌdʒʌst / / ˌænθrʌˈpɑ:lʌdʒɪst / Another word for anthropologist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An anthropologist is a person who studies human beings, their cultures, and societies.

Synonyms & similar words

ethnographer sociologist archaeologist historian linguist ethologist primatologist humanist researcher scientist academic scholar professor expert authority specialist

Example sentences

  1. The anthropologist studied the customs and traditions of the tribes in the Amazon.
  2. My aunt is an anthropologist who studies the migration patterns of birds.
  3. The anthropologist conducted interviews with members of the community to learn about their way of life.
  4. The anthropologist analyzed the artifacts found at the archaeological site to understand the history of the civilization.
  5. The anthropologist wrote a book about her experiences living with a tribe in Africa.

Quotes

  • The anthropologist has become so familiar with the diversity of ways in which different people behave in similar situations that he is not apt to be surprised by even the most exotic customs.
  • Anthropology is the science which tells us that people are the same the whole world over - except when they are different.
  • The human species is an odd bunch. We have been known to study ourselves endlessly, but anthropologists are not always the best subjects.

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